Tonga's king expected to appoint PM and new cabinet line-up
- King Tupou VI is expected to officially appoint Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a month after he was elected.
- The new cabinet line-up will include the Crown Prince, Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala, as the Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister, along with other non-politicians.
- Political commentator Kalafi Moala noted that the delay in forming a government is due to the King's heavy involvement, causing confusion and frustration.
- Eke was elected as Prime Minister on December 24, defeating Villiami Uasike Latu by 16 votes to 8 after the resignation of Siaosi Sovaleni.
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